<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"></div><div dir="ltr">Hi Michael, </div><div dir="ltr">I'm not an editor, but I have had a little experience beta-reading, as well as critiquing work both on this list and in some of my undergraduate English classes. </div><div dir="ltr">Vejas</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Nov 12, 2023, at 09:27, Michael Baldwin via Stylist <stylist@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style>@font-face { font-family: "Cambria Math"; }
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">Oh, I appreciate that, do you do editing then?<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Michael<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Stylist <stylist-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Vejas Vasiliauskas via Stylist<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, November 10, 2023 23:31<br><b>To:</b> Writers' Division Mailing List <stylist@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Vejas Vasiliauskas <alpineimagination@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Stylist] synopsis, was Intro<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class="MsoNormal">Hi Michael, <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Thanks for sharing your synopsis. I wish you luck. I am happy to look over <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">anything if you ever would like. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Vejas<br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">On Nov 10, 2023, at 17:08, Michael Baldwin via Stylist <<a href="mailto:stylist@nfbnet.org">stylist@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div><blockquote style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt"><div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Okay, here is the synopsis for the YA fiction novel I decided to write. Honestly I should rewrite it. I have a few more subplots that aren’t in the synopsis.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Title: Caught in the Net<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> Genre: Young Adult Fiction<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Setting: A contrasting depiction of life in a bustling city versus a small town capturing the shift from a sports-driven<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">high school in a metropolis to the intricate dynamics of a rural school community.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Synopsis:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">In "Caught in the Net," 17-year-old Paige's life takes a dramatic turn following a tragic car accident that claims her father's life and upends her own.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">As a promising volleyball player whose talent shone in her city's large, competitive sports arena, Paige now must navigate the murky waters of grief and<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">guilt while adjusting to life in a small town with her mother, whom she barely knows.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Moving away from the city that was the backdrop of her volleyball success and academic struggles, Paige grapples with her father's death, which she irrationally<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">blames on herself—a misplaced guilt stemming from their last argument over her performance in the season's final game. Paige's healing is compounded by<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">her physical injuries, adding a tangible weight to her emotional burden.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">In the more intimate setting of a small-town high school, Paige faces a new challenge: the intricate politics of sports where reputation and alliances<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">often dictate one's place on the team. Despite her renown as a skilled player, she finds herself sidelined by the local dynamics until unforeseen circumstances<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">thrust her back into the limelight on the varsity team.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Through tutoring sessions with a fellow student, a gentle and intelligent boy who becomes her anchor amidst the chaos, Paige's life finds a semblance of<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">balance. This developing relationship offers Paige not just academic support, but also a tender exploration of young love. Meanwhile, her rejection of<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">the advances of a popular boy—who promises popularity and success in exchange for her companionship—underscores her integrity and the struggle to maintain<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">one's identity against social pressures.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">As Paige works toward a physical and emotional comeback, the story culminates in a gripping state championship match against her old rival, rekindling<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">the pain of her previous defeat. Although Paige and her team…, <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">"Caught in the Net" is a testament to the human spirit's resilience. It delves into the complex web of high school sports, family dynamics, and the journey<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">from tragedy to triumph. As Paige comes to terms with her past, she learns that life's true victories often lie beyond the scoreboard, in the lessons learned<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">and the growth experienced when one is caught in life's most challenging nets.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Themes: The tension between personal loss and public competition, the navigation of family relationships, the intricacy of teenage social structures, and<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">the fortitude required to rise above profound personal challenges.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Michael<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Stylist <<a href="mailto:stylist-bounces@nfbnet.org">stylist-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Ann Chiappetta via Stylist<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, November 9, 2023 20:51<br><b>To:</b> 'Writers' Division Mailing List' <<a href="mailto:stylist@nfbnet.org">stylist@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Ann Chiappetta <<a href="mailto:anniecms64@gmail.com">anniecms64@gmail.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Stylist] Intro<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Go for it!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Ann Chiappetta M.S.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><a href="http://www.annchiappetta.com/">http://www.annchiappetta.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Making Meaningful Connections Through Media</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><a href="mailto:Ann.m.chiappetta@gmail.com">Ann.m.chiappetta@gmail.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Blog: <a href="http://www.thought-wheel.com/">www.thought-wheel.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">914.393.6605</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">"Trust dreams. Trust your heart, and trust your story."</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">- Neil Gaiman</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Stylist <<a href="mailto:stylist-bounces@nfbnet.org">stylist-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Michael Baldwin via Stylist<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, November 9, 2023 7:49 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Writers' Division Mailing List' <<a href="mailto:stylist@nfbnet.org">stylist@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:mbaldwin577@gmail.com">mbaldwin577@gmail.com</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Stylist] Intro<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">I’m working on a YA fictional novel right now. Probably a bit strange for a grown man, especially when the protagonist is a 17-year old girl.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">I have three teenage daughters, smoosh issues of theirs into one person, add a little drama and tragedy, and there you go.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">While working on it today, I came up with a back story for one of the supporting characters that would make a great short story. I think I’ll try to get that done and attempt my luck with submitting it to “Magnets and Ladders”.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">If it doesn’t clutter the list too much, I could post a synopsis of the one I’m working on, minus the ending.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Michael<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Stylist <<a href="mailto:stylist-bounces@nfbnet.org">stylist-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Vejas Vasiliauskas via Stylist<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, November 9, 2023 8:46<br><b>To:</b> Writers' Division Mailing List <<a href="mailto:stylist@nfbnet.org">stylist@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Vejas Vasiliauskas <<a href="mailto:alpineimagination@gmail.com">alpineimagination@gmail.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Stylist] Intro<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class="MsoNormal">Hi Michael, <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">It's great to meet you! Glad you're aboard! What kinds of things do you like to write? <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Vejas<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">On Nov 8, 2023, at 17:04, Michael Baldwin via Stylist <<a href="mailto:stylist@nfbnet.org">stylist@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div><blockquote style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt"><div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Don’t know why, but I have been inspired to write lately.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Can’t spell, my grammar sucks, and my fat fingers get in the way of typing.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">But, I’m here, we’ll see what happens.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Michael<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">_______________________________________________<br>Writers Division web site<br><a href="http://writers.nfb.org/">http://writers.nfb.org/</a><br>Stylist mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Stylist@nfbnet.org">Stylist@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/stylist_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/stylist_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Stylist:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/stylist_nfbnet.org/alpineimagination%40gmail.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/stylist_nfbnet.org/alpineimagination%40gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote><p class="MsoNormal">_______________________________________________<br>Writers Division web site<br><a href="http://writers.nfb.org/">http://writers.nfb.org/</a><br>Stylist mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Stylist@nfbnet.org">Stylist@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/stylist_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/stylist_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Stylist:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/stylist_nfbnet.org/alpineimagination%40gmail.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/stylist_nfbnet.org/alpineimagination%40gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>Writers Division web site</span><br><span>http://writers.nfb.org/</span><br><span>Stylist mailing list</span><br><span>Stylist@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/stylist_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Stylist:</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/stylist_nfbnet.org/alpineimagination%40gmail.com</span><br></div></blockquote></body></html>